‘Early Summer:’ A Season of Changes and Choices

Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu presents universal values embedded in stories of ordinary family life.

Noriko Mamiya (Setsuko Hara) is expected to get married, in “Early Summer.” (Shochiku).

NR | 2h 5m | Drama | 1951

Japanese cinema profoundly influenced Western audiences, shaped by the artistry of master filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, and Yasujiro Ozu.